Best 8 Slow Cooker Fresh Vegetable Beef Barley Soup Recipes

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Searching for a comforting and nourishing meal? Look no further than our slow cooker fresh vegetable beef barley soup recipe. This hearty and flavorful soup is packed with tender beef, a variety of fresh vegetables, and hearty barley, all simmered together in a savory broth. With minimal prep work and a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup ready to enjoy with just a few hours in the slow cooker. So gather your ingredients, grab your slow cooker, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will warm your heart and fill your belly.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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A slow cooker makes this the easiest recipe ever. It has become a regular family favorite. So much so, that I was requested to bring it to Christmas Eve dinner. I usually use leftover boneless beef short ribs.

Provided by HCHImCBb

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds boneless lean beef, cubed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
6 cups water
4 stalks celery, chopped
6 carrots, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup barley
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, saute the beef in the oil for 5 minutes, or until browned. Stir in the salt, pepper and garlic powder and place seasoned meat in a slow cooker. Add a little water to the skillet and stir to pick up the browned bits. Add to the slow cooker.
  • Add the broth, water, celery, carrots, green onions, parsley and barley. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables and barley are tender. Add the thyme just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 614.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

VEGETABLE-BEEF BARLEY SOUP (CROCK POT)



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This has been a favorite in our home for many years. Great on those cold winter days. Serve with fresh homemade rolls for a complete meal.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Meat

Time 8h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs lean stewing beef
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables (I use a gumbo blend.)
3/4 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup uncooked barley
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons beef bouillon
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Rinse the frozen vegetables under cold running water to separate and partially thaw before adding to soup.
  • Mix all ingredients in 3 1/2- to 6-quart crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 hours or until vegetables and barley are tender.

VEGETABLE BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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The barley helps to make this soup filling and robust. I like to eat it with a piece of crusty bread slathered in butter.-Tara McDonald, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h45m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups water
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8-1/2 ounces) peas, drained
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the seasoned salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Add beef and toss to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil until meat is no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and bouillon. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat and vegetables are almost tender., Add the corn, tomatoes, peas, tomato juice, barley, salt and pepper; cover and cook 2 hours longer or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 852mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BARLEY



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Save time slicing and dicing by using a combo of fresh and prepared frozen veggies in this wholesome soup with plenty of nutty pearl barley.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked regular pearl barley
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 1/2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, halved crosswise
1 cup sliced celery (2 medium stalks)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (1/2 medium)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large dark-orange sweet potato, peeled, cubed
1 1/2 cups frozen corn (from 1-lb bag)
1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans (from 1-lb bag)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14 oz each) vegetable broth
6 cups water
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

Steps:

  • In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, layer all ingredients except tomatoes; do not stir.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • About 10 minutes before serving, stir tomatoes into soup. Cover; cook on Low setting 10 minutes longer or until tomatoes are thoroughly heated. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 8 g

FRESH VEGETABLE-BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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I found this recipe on the back of a box...can't even remember which one, but it is wonderful. Have used a crock pot and top of stove method.

Provided by TishT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
-inch pieces green beans
3/4 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup uncooked barley
2/3 cup fresh whole kernel corn
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours (or high heat setting 4 to 5 hours) or until vegetables and barley are tender.
  • Note: If you can't find the canned diced tomatoes with garlic, use 2 cans diced tomatoes and add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • You may also 3/4 cup frozen cut green beans and 2/3 cup frozen whole kernel corn.
  • Rinse the frozen vegetables under cold running water to separate and partially thaw them before adding to the soup.

SLOW COOKER FRESH VEGETABLE-BEEF-BARLEY SOUP



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Most vegetable-beef-barley soups are bland soups to help people that are ill, but I like vegetable-beef-barley soup to have more flavor, so I have worked at making this one have more flavor and more veggies then most. When I make this soup, I make my family a nice loaf of bread to serve them with it, plus I also give them a nice chunk of cheese. I also fix a light dessert or slice up some fruit.

Provided by rlt11_NMC

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic
1 (12 ounce) can tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®)
2 large potatoes, diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup sliced carrot
¾ cup barley
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup frozen green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
⅔ cup frozen whole kernel corn
½ cup chopped bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried basil
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • Combine beef, diced tomatoes with garlic, tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, potatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, barley, onion, green beans, corn, bell pepper, celery, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, thyme, oregano, marjoram, basil, beef bouillon cubes, bay leaves, sea salt, and black pepper in the crock of a large slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until the beef is tender, 7 to 8 hours. Add mushrooms and cook 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 879.5 mg, Sugar 9 g

SLOW-COOKER VEGETABLE-BEEF-BARLEY SOUP



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Reward yourself at the end of the work day with a slow cooker homemade soup.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup frozen cut green beans (from 1-pound bag)
2/3 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-pound bag)
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2/3 cup uncooked barley
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) Progresso™ beef flavored broth
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Rinse green beans and corn with cold water to separate and partially thaw. Mix green beans, corn and remaining ingredients in cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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This recipe is inspired by the beef, leek and barley soup in "Home Cooking" (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2010), a memoir and cookbook by Laurie Colwin. It defies what you're told you must do to make an exceptional soup: Brown your meat, add ingredients in layers, and taste as you go. Instead, just chop a few vegetables, put everything in a pot - or in this case, a slow cooker - then forget about it. This recipe builds satisfying, hearty flavors in a few key ways: The small quantity of dried mushrooms not only nods to mushroom-barley soup, but also creates an umami backdrop. Opt for chicken stock instead of beef, which is more consistently flavorful across brands. Use a collagen-rich cut of meat, like chuck or short ribs. And last, a long cook time allows flavors to deepen, without any babysitting.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 8h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces, or 2 to 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs (3 to 4); see Tip
1 quart chicken stock
3 medium carrots, sliced 1/2-inch-thick
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup pearl barley
2 fresh thyme sprigs or 2 dried bay leaves
1/2 ounce dried porcini, crushed or chopped into small pieces
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar or lemon juice, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In a 5-to-8-quart slow cooker, add the beef, stock, carrots, onion, barley, thyme, porcini, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper and 2 cups water. Stir to combine, cover and cook on low until the meat shreds when pulled with two forks, 6 to 8 hours.
  • If your soup has fat on the surface, skim it with a spoon. (The amount will vary, depending on your cut of meat.) Remove and discard the thyme. If using chuck, shred the meat using two forks right in the pot; if using short ribs, transfer to a cutting board and pull the meat away from the bones. Remove any excess fat and cartilage, then chop and shred the meat and return it to the slow cooker. Stir in the vinegar. If the flavors taste muted, add salt and vinegar. If it's too mild, add more black pepper.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will give your soup the best flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. There are many different vegetables that can be used in beef barley soup, so feel free to add your own favorites.
  • Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Don't overcook the barley. Barley should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight chew to it.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings until the soup is flavorful but not too salty.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker fresh vegetable beef barley soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and nutritious soup that your whole family will enjoy.

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